Torch - Spring 2016

Students share their thoughts and ideas on the future of Havergal with Principal Helen-Kay Davy.

Laver calls the plan a natural evolution from the previous strategic plan ( Culture of Capability ). “There was a lot of good groundwork laid with the Culture of Capability . This really builds on that foundation and takes it to the next level.” “What excites me about this plan is that it opens up some fascinating curricular and co-curricular ideas at all levels for the school,” says Laver. Meanwhile, Grade 6 students explored the planets this year by building and programming a robotic rover to explore a Mars-like terrain and

collect information about the area (temperature, light and other visual readings). Using this information, students discussed whether or not the composition of the terrain could support human life. “It’s a really collaborative, hands-on approach to learning,” says Davy. These kinds of inquiry-based projects that focus on the skills that students will use throughout their lives are already part of the curriculum. Backed by a new plan that stakeholders are calling bold, ambitious, positive and uplifting, the next four years are sure to lead to even more discoveries at Havergal.

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